Nick Ashbourne

How position scarcity will impact Blue Jays' free agent plans

Nick Ashbourne

Could Marco Estrada be a comparable for Blue Jays' Bowden Francis?

Bowden Francis' effectiveness since returning to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation is extraordinary and difficult to comprehend in the context of his entire professional track record before late July. As Nick Ashbourne looks, what Francis is doing at the moment has a lot of the same DNA as Marco Estrada’s best stretches with the team.

Blue Jays' Addison Barger making real progress at the plate

What areas should Blue Jays address in summer trades?

With buzz around the team intensifying, Nick Ashbourne takes a look at what needs the Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to fill approaching the MLB trade deadline.

Chris Bassitt has quietly been changing pitch mix for Blue Jays – and it's working

This season, Toronto Blue Jays righty Chris Bassitt is simplifying his pitch mix, not complicating it. Nick Ashbourne tells us why.

As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. quietly shifts approach, power returns for Blue Jays

When would Guerrero Jr. be most useful at third base for Blue Jays?

Playing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base may not be a long-term strategy for the Blue Jays. But while we're here, we might as well figure out when the move can make sense.

Danny Jansen's importance to Blue Jays grows as bat keeps improving

While the Toronto Blue Jays haven’t experienced many pleasant surprises in the opening stretch of 2024, Danny Jansen’s offensive excellence certainly qualifies. Nick Ashbourne examine Jansen's power surge and how it may affect his future with the club.

Daulton Varsho pushes Blue Jays toward elite team defence

Why home runs will determine Blue Jays’ fate in 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays are not designed to bludgeon their opponents into submission. Nick Ashbourne tells us why and what it means.